Three former U.S. snowboarders are suing their former coach, a national federation and a U.S. Olympic organization, alleging repeated acts of sex trafficking and harassment.
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Olympians Rosey Fletcher and Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, along with Erin O'Malley, alleged in their lawsuit that Peter Foley, Gale"Tiger" Shaw and the USOPC"conspired and acted in concert with one another toThe three women say Foley used his position of trust to"coerce sexual acts through force, manipulation, emotional abuse, intimidation and retaliation."
"Foley began groping Erin and forcibly trying to kiss her — all without her consent," the lawsuit said."For nearly 20 years, coaches and executives at both organizations enabled Foley's behavior, refused to act and helped cover up Foley's behavior, allowing him to continue his pattern of abuse."
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